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Department of Arts & Humanities

“The students’ diverse backgrounds and life-experiences seem to make them
more receptive to learning about new styles of music and the historical context
of those styles. It’s also fun to teach music courses in a city with such
a vibrant and multicultural musical landscape; students can attend diverse
musical events and conduct research on a variety of rich local music cultures.

Department of English

“UHD’s focus on teaching, its diverse student population and its ongoing
growth as an institution make it an exciting place for faculty members like
me.”

Department of Arts & Humanities

Edmund CuevaProfessor & Chair, Department of Arts and HumanitiesPh.D. in Classics, Loyola University

Area of specialization is the ancient novel, with additional interests
in mythology, comparative religion, and the occult in ancient literature.
“It is a wonderful time to be part of UHD! Moreover, it is a pleasure to
have such talented colleagues, gifted students, and dedicated staff.”

Department of English

Adam EllwangerAssistant Professor, EnglishPh.D. , English, University of South Carolina

Rhetorical theory related to ethics, reconciliation, and public discourse.

“The students here engage their studies in a spirit that I have not encountered
anywhere else; they seem especially goal-driven and they are in school because
they want to be. The recognition that you still have much to learn is the
foundation for a liberating education, and I’m eager to do what I can to
help students achieve their goals.”

Department of Arts & Humanities

Health communication as it relates to threat and efficacy, social support,
and aging.

“As an alumna, I take special pride in returning to UHD as a member of the
faculty. I thrive on the opportunity to be involved in the development of
students in their academic, professional, and personal lives. I also value
what I learn about communication from students’ lived experiences.”

Department of Arts & Humanities

Kate RoarkAssistant Professor, Drama
Ph.D., University of Illinois

American Theatre history, particularly American character types and racial
identity in the nineteenth century.

“One of the things that really excited me about teaching at UHD was being
a part of the new Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (BAFA) degree, which offers
students a unique and exceptionally well-rounded education in the arts
as well as essential business skills. I have been delighted to see this
new major growing so fast and impressed by the creativity, skill, and ingenuity
demonstrated by the students in my classes and on stage in Ain't Misbehavin'
last semester! Bravo!

Department of Social Sciences

How ethnicity impacts education, academically at risk youth, and first
generation college students.

“There are a number of reasons why I love being at UHD but the factor that
stands out is that it is so wonderful to teach students who are so enthusiastic
about learning and represent such a diverse range of ideas, cultures, and
lifestyles. I’m not only teaching here—I am learning a lot too.”